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Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike'

Family Uvulariaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike' (toad lily) bears showy and faded fuchsia blooms during late summer to early autumn. The showy foliage is deep green and light brown in colour. A specimen plant, Tricyrtis 'Lightning Strike' (toad lily) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.